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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word justice, from the quality of being fair or impartial to the administration of law or the role of a judge. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases and articles.
The Department of Justice supports the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada in their roles and responsibilities. Find information and services on family law, criminal justice, laws, and more.
Jun 18, 2024 · The Government of Canada has appointed more than 745 judges since November 2015. This includes 120 appointments since the Honourable Arif Virani became Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada on July 26, 2023, a pace of appointments that has no precedent in Canadian History.
justice noun (JUDGE) [ C ] US. a judge in a law court: The president is expected to name a new Supreme Court justice within the next few days. Justice Ben Overton. [ C ] UK. used before the name of a judge in the High Court: Mr. Justice Ellis. More examples.
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justice /ˈʤʌstəs/ noun
plural justices
justice
/ˈʤʌstəs/
noun
◊ To do justice to something or someone or to do someone or something justice is to treat or show something or someone in a way that is as good as it should be.
•Words could never do justice to her beauty. [=could not adequately describe her beauty]
•The movie does not do justice to the book. = The movie does not do the book justice. [=the movie is not as good as the book]
•a brief summary that does not do justice to [=does not adequately show] the complexity of this issue
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Learn the meaning of justice as a noun and a quality, and how it is used in different contexts and expressions. Find out the synonyms, antonyms, and related words for justice in Britannica Dictionary.
The Canadian justice system is unique in the world. Two official languages (English and French) and two legal traditions (common law and civil law) co-exist within our system of justice.
We cover 48 counties in the Southern part of Ohio. This site offers information about who we are, the work we do on behalf of the citizens of the Southern District of Ohio, and how we are organized. It is our honor to serve our fellow citizens and do justice in each and every case we handle.
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